Magazine / Industry News
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PITT OHIO Launches Delivery Track
Pittsburgh, PA… PITT OHIO, a leader in regional and national logistics services and sustainability in the transportation industry, announced today the ability for customers to track the truck carrying their freight in real time online. Shippers r... -
Tarpstop Opens 4th Location
NORTH JACKSON, OH…. Tarpstop, supplier of tarps and cargo control equipment and manufacturers of Fastrak Tarping Systems, recently held an Open House at their fourth and newest location in North Jackson, Ohio. The new facility, located at 11550 Ma... -
Teamsters YRC Freight, Holland, And New Penn Contract Will Now Take Effect
WASHINGTON… The last supplement to the YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn National Master Freight Agreement has now been ratified by the affected membership, which means the new national collective bargaining agreement and all supplemental agreemen... -
The Proud Professionals of PGT Trucking Honored
INDUSTRY, PA…. The Proud Professional Drivers of PGT Trucking were recently honored at a banquet held in their honor at The Willows in Industry, Million Mile and Safe Driver Celebration was well attended by PGT professional drivers and their famil... -
Tri-State Trailer Sales Adds Big Brothers Big Sisters Trailer
PITTSBURGH, PA… Tri-State Trailer Sales/TSTL has added another trailer promoting a charity to their rental and leasing fleet. Each trailer is a brand-new Big Bubba Reitnouer 48’x102” flatbed. The trailer has polished aluminum wheels and a Van... -
Volvo Trucks Honors Military Heroes During Memorial Day Weekend with “Reflections from the Wall” Truck
Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) assembly plant in Dublin, Virginia unveiled the design of its 2019 Ride for Freedom truck. The custom-designed VNL 760 lead a motorcade of motorcycles past 900,000 bystanders from the plant to Washington, D.C. d... -
Are Your Tires Ready for Roadcheck?
AKRON, OH… To help trucks stay on the road during this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck event, which starts on June 4, members of the Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Network are offering tire inspections and o... -
Bendix Tech Tips: Air System Valves – Troubleshooting And Replacement
ELYRIA, OH… A typical commercial vehicle air braking system requires, at minimum, around a dozen core pneumatic valves to meet baseline regulatory standards. And these days, there’s no “typical” air brake system – they can be highly custom... -
Burris Logistics acquires Trinity Logistics
Burris Logistics, provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, announced that it has acquired Trinity Logistics. “We are pleased to welcome the team members, agents, customers and carriers of Trinity Logistics to the Burris family,” shared Donn... -
Considerations for Front End Protection
There are many reasons for choosing front-end protection for your truck. From guarding your investment against small bumps and scratches, to the big collisions with wildlife and other vehicles on the road. Protection bumpers can save thousands of dol... -
Cooper Tire Named Most Valuable Partner by Dickinson Fleet Services
FINDLAY, OH… Cooper Tire has been named Most Valuable Partner (MVP) of the Year by Dickinson Fleet Services (DFS). The award was presented to the Cooper commercial truck tire team, which supplies DFS with Roadmaster® truck and bus radial (TBR) ti... -
Crushed Cars and Twisted Metal Take Center Stage at the Carlisle Truck Nationals - Over Bored, Miss Over Bored and Transauras Join the Virginia Giant Ride Truck in 2019
Carlisle, PA… A staple of the Carlisle Truck Nationals, presented by A&A Auto Stores is monster truck action! Annually, a pair of trucks, plus some additional thrill-based action comes to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and offers guests edge of thei... -
How Many Miles In One Room?
The first Breakfast Meet-Up was in April of 2018 with 9 old friends getting together at The P&H Truck Stop for breakfast and to catch up. Some of these drivers hadn’t seen each other for thirty years or more.The conversation centered on the “good... -
Johnny Abbott Of Hilldrup Named United Van Operator Of The Year
ST. LOUIS, MO… Johnny Abbott from Hilldrup, Stafford, Virginia, was awarded United Van Lines’ Household Goods Van Operator of the Year Award for the east region. The award recognizes Abbott’s outstanding performance in the areas of customer ser... -
Kriska Transportation Group acquires Champion Express Ltd.
The Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has added to our freight brokerage offering with the acquisition of Champion Express Ltd. Based in Milton ON, Champion will continue to be led by its experienced management team. “We are excited to bring the ... -
Montgomery Logistics Names Melton Truck Lines As Inaugural Carrier Of The Year
BIRMINGHAM, AL… Montgomery Logistics, a full-service logistics provider, has named Melton Truck Lines, Inc., Tulsa, Okla., as its 2018 Carrier of the Year. Montgomery Logistics established the Carrier of the Quarter & Year awards in 2018 to recogni... -
New-Generation Truck Refrigeration Unit from Carrier Transicold Boasts “Supra” Powers
ATLANTA, GA… The Supra® S6 new-generation truck refrigeration unit from Carrier Transicold combines improved performance, efficiency and reliability with a contemporary new design, making it a welcome addition to fleets that deliver food, pharmace... -
New Product Test Results for Better Diesel™ FBC (Fuel Borne Catalyst)
Better Diesel™ FBC launched one year ago in April of 2018. Since then the feedback from our customers has been uniformly positive. Better Diesel FBC increases the thermal efficiency of ANY diesel engine by improving fuel combustion directly. Thi... -
Peterbilt Motors Company has expanded its 90-Day Vehicle Assurance Warranty to cover all Peterbilt Red Oval Certified trucks.
The warranty, which is offered and administered through Peterbilt dealers and PACCAR Financial Used Truck Centers, ensures a consistent and industry-leading warranty experience for all purchasers of trucks in the Red Oval program, furthering the Pete... -
Progressive Insurance – Saving You Time And Money
Progressive, the nation’s #1 truck insurer, has introduced new products that save their customers time and money. Progressive’s new phone app allows customers to pay their premium, get instant proof of insurance and even file a claim. For minor...